Public Hearing to Amend FY19 budget Sue will have the budget amendment information for Monday. We typically try to budget realistically, instead of going higher than needed, so this sometimes creates a need to amend if a category of spending is underestimated. The amendment is required mostly as a notice to the public of the change in spending from the budget detail.

Open Hearing

Public Comment

Close Meeting

Vote to approve amending FY19 Budget

Communications

Principals’ Reports

Curriculum Director Report

Superintendent Report

Student Report

Board Member reports

Leader in Me Book Study – Chapter 5

OLD BUSINESS

Policy Revision – second read We presented these policies last month, They are required policies that IASB has developed for us. I recommend approval of both the revisions to 204 and the adoption of two new policies and regulations

204 – Code of Ethics

Policy Adoption – second read

401.13 – Limitations to Employment References

705.5 & 705.5R1 – Expenditures For a Public Purpose

NEW BUSINESS

Consider shared Curriculum Director with South Winneshiek SW put out a feeler to get a part time curriculum director to work one day a week with them. In discussing with Betsy, we feel she could, now that the reorganization is completed, have some time to spare for a sharing situation. If approved, she will be at SW on Mondays or as needed, SW will cover 20% of her salary and benefits. Plus we will earn 3x Per pupil costs for the operational sharing.

Consider bread, milk, fuels and snow plowing bids The bids from all vendors are in your packet. We will be recommending all the lowest bids.

Consider Proposals for audit services This bid is for three years of service. At this time, we only have 1 bidder, but we are accepting proposals until Monday.

2020 Early Graduation applications We have one more this month, Kendra Tiedt.

Consider contracts for athletics, fine arts Last month we approved all certified, support staff and administrative contracts. This is the supplemental list which you see in the packet, there are some we are holding for consideration of new employees. I recommend approval of the listed contracts.

Consider Parent request for Attendance center change This will be something new and will deal with annually. We will put policy on this, #501.5 and 50,5E1, which is the maps of the historical districts. Please note that transportation is discretionary on our part, and unless we have a critical need or highly unusual situation, these transportation issues will be the parents responsibility. I believe the two families in questions have been transporting and/or are utilizing KKCC, from which we do transport to WUE. I recommend approval with transportation by parents.

Consider Mobile Momma’s contract Mobile Momma’s have been working with students on an “as needed” basis this year. This contract would extend their services to some regular lessons with several grade levels. Their message is all intended to keep students safe on cell phones and to show parents how to manage a child’s cell phone while at school. We support these efforts and the lessons they perform to our students, and as such I ask for you to approve this contract.

Consider Agreement with Luther College This is a typical contract for student teaching and experiential learning for the College of Education students. I recommend approval.

Consider Technology Purchases This is our annual computer replacement order proposed by the technology department. It is a SAVE Fund expense that is budgeted. I recommend approval.

Consider Resolution to Adopt Return-To-Play Protocol This is not a policy, but a resolution by the board to support the return to learn protocols for concussed student athletes. Concussions in all sports and from home require special care during recovery. Our athletic trainer is well trained in concussion symptoms and treatment. We are obligated to have special care for head injuries in school age students. These protocols are very well researched and widely accepted. I recommend we approve this resolution

Resolution supporting changes to IAHSAA and IGHSAU classification practices I received this proposal from RSAI on Wednesday. A member district superintendent has been researching the impact on poverty in athletic competitions. Not surprisingly, rural, remote districts have been growing in Free and Reduced eligible families for years. Our “pockets of poverty” have grown and impacted rural schools and communities very deeply. The research on this shows a huge domination of championships by schools with 20-30% free and reduced lunch rates. The statewide average is 41%, which is very close to our level, and represents twice the number of F/R students than in those championship teams. The study was of the past 5 year championships for all the major sports in all classes. The UEN (Urban Education Network) is also supporting this resolution. Des Moines public schools have reported a long stretch of losses to their wealthier suburban schools, I believe the number for DMPS 0-90 during this time.

As a result of this we are working on a resolution to consider poverty rates in addition to enrollments for all schools when classifying for state competitions are made. I have not received the official resolution yet, but will have it Monday. Right now it’s just a statement asking for consideration by the athletic governing bodies. It may or it may not impact NFV, but in reality it sounds like a fair consideration as we see the results of this research.

Solar Project – Discussion item I have new estimates and have notes from conversations with Iowa Falls CSD, and Ron Peeler of Ahlers Law. After all is said and done here, I anticipate asking to pursue this project for fall installation. We need to decide on the financing

Board Discussion for Possible agenda items

Adjourn

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Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the North Fayette Valley Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Duane Willhite, Superintendent 600 N. Pine St., 563-422-3852, dwillhite@nfv.k12.ia.us or Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560 Facsimile: 312-730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov